Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Care at Home

Halifax Health; Florida; Remoto; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver care at home. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy and the ability to treat diverse patient populations. You will contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans, track patient progress, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong customer-service skills and professionalism in communication. This role supports flexible working arrangements.

Competenze

• Clinical rotation included in the COTA degree.
• Possesses knowledge and skills for diverse patients.
• Contributes to treatment plan development.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for patient/family interactions.
• Team-oriented and professional in interactions with staff and physicians.

Mansioni

• Treats and trains patients under supervision of OTR.
• Tracks patient need for reassessment and reports changes.
• Designs or adjusts orthotics and assistive devices.
• Reassess patient status and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families in home programs and use assistive devices.

Conoscenze

Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills

Customer-service oriented

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written

Knowledge of caring for diverse patient groups

Assessment skills

Formazione

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Clinical rotation included

Descrizione del lavoro

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Care at Home page is loaded## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Care at Homelocations: US-FL-Port Orangetime type: Flexposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103704Day (United States of America)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Care at HomeThe Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats and/or trains pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with physical or psychological dysfunction under the supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).- Associates Degree in Occupational therapy from accredited program, approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. - Clinical rotation included in the COTA degree. - Possesses knowledge and skills to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a hospital setting. - Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel. - Customer-service oriented; able to effectively communicate verbally and written to build relationships with peers and key stakeholders at all levels in the organization. - Contributes to the evaluation process by gathering data, administering structured tests and reporting observations while under supervision of OTR. - Contributes to the development of the treatment plan and carries out implementation of the treatment plan. - Tracks the need for patient reassessment, reports changes in patient status and contributes to the reassessment process. - Counsels and instructs patients and patient's family in home program in collaboration with OTR. - Designs, corrects, or adjusts orthotics or assistive devices in collaboration with OTR. - Records patient's progress in charts. Gives oral reports as needed to related personnel. - Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating in-service education. - Maintains inventory of supplies, orders and stocks. Processes patient charges, files, and performs other tasks.